RadioLAN WNR834B instruction

NETGEAR RangeMax™

NEXT Wireless Router

WNR834B User Manual

NETGEAR, Inc.

4500 Great America Parkway

Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA

202-10171-02 January 2007

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RadioLAN WNR834B user manual Netgear RangeMax Next Wireless Router

Contents

Netgear RangeMax Next Wireless Router Trademarks Product Registration, Support, and DocumentationStatement of Conditions Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Europe EU Declaration of Conformity Regulatory Compliance Information FCC Information to User FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Declaration Of Conformity FCC Guidelines for Human ExposureFCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions WNR834B Product and Publication Details Contents Chapter Customizing Your Network Settings Appendix a Technical Specifications V1.2, January Conventions, Formats and Scope Chapter About This Manual How to Print this Manual How to Use This Manual Publication Revision History Revision History V1.2, January Using the Setup Manual Chapter Configuring Basic Connectivity RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Online Setup Manuals Accessing the Wireless Router For Configuration Http//192.168.1.1 V1.2, January Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings ISP Does Not Require Login No Login Required by ISP V1.2, January ISP Does Require Login Login Required by ISP V1.2, January Viewing the Basic Wireless Settings Configuring Wireless Settings V1.2, January V1.2, January Viewing the Advanced Wireless Settings V1.2, January Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security Chapter Safeguarding Your Network Safeguarding Your Network Changing Wireless Security Settings Recommended Security Settings V1.2, January WEP Basic Wireless Security Options Configuring Security in the Advanced Wireless Settings Menu V1.2, January If WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Authentication is used Configuring WEP Wireless Security V1.2, January Configuring WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Wireless Security V1.2, January Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address V1.2, January Changing the Administrator Password Backing Up Your Configuration Understanding Your Firewall Content Filtering Overview Restricting Access From Your NetworkBlocking Access to Internet Sites Restricting Access From Your Network Blocking Access to Internet Services Blocking Services by IP Address Range Configuring a User Defined Service Scheduling Blocking Log entry descriptions Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Log action buttons Configuring Email Alert and Web Access Log Notifications Setting the Time V1.2, January V1.2, January Using the LAN IP Setup Options Chapter Customizing Your Network Settings Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters Using the Router as a Dhcp server Using Address Reservation Using a Dynamic DNS Service Configuring the WAN Setup Options Setting Up a Default DMZ Server Connecting Automatically, as RequiredDisabling the SPI Firewall Setting the MTU Size Configuring Static RoutesResponding to a Ping on the Internet WAN Port V1.2, January V1.2, January Allowing Inbound Connections To Your Network Chapter Fine-Tuning Your Network Fine-Tuning Your Network How Port Triggering Changes the Communication Process V1.2, January How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process How Port Forwarding Differs From Port Triggering Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers Adding a Custom Service Application Example Making a Local Web Server Public Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry To the instructions in Using Universal Plug and Play on Configuring Port Triggering V1.2, January V1.2, January Using Universal Plug and Play Optimizing Wireless Performance Changing the MTU Common MTU Sizes MSN Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth Broadband Internet Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies Assessing Your Speed Requirements Powerline Network Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer Time Theoretical Transfer Time for 1 Gigabyte V1.2, January Viewing Wireless Router Status Information Chapter Using Network Monitoring Tools Wireless Router Status Fields Default is Connection Status Items Router Statistics Items Viewing a List of Attached Devices Managing the Configuration File Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration Upgrading the Router Software Erasing the Configuration V1.2, January Enabling Remote Management Access V1.2, January V1.2, January Troubleshooting Quick Tips Chapter TroubleshootingBe sure to restart your network in this sequence Make sure the network settings of the computer are correct Troubleshooting Basic FunctionsMake sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged Check the test light to verify correct router operation Lights never turn off Power light is not on or is blinkingLAN or WAN port lights are not lit Wireless light is not lit Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface Troubleshooting the Internet Connection Testing the LAN Path to Your Router Troubleshooting a Network Using a Ping Utility Request timed out Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Solving Wireless Connection Problems Problems with Date and Time Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Using Your Wireless Card Setup Program V1.2, January V1.2, January Restoring the Default Configuration and Password V1.2, January Factory Default Settings Appendix a Technical Specifications Wireless General Specifications Electromagnetic Emissions V1.2, January Document Link Appendix B Related Documents V1.2, January Index Index-2